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Alpha Baking Co., Inc. ยท 23 hours ago

Human Resources Generalist

positionGreater Chicago Area
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive
date7+ years exp

Alpha Baking Company, Inc. is a well-established company known for its quality baking products. They are seeking a Director of Quality Assurance to oversee quality control operations, ensure compliance with food safety regulations, and manage quality assurance strategies across multiple plants.

BakeryFood and Beverage

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop the QA managers and their teams and three Chicago Plants to ensure strong execution of quality and food safety responsibilities across all shifts
Ensure compliance with applicable FDA, USDA, and state food safety regulations and customer requirements
Oversee facility audits including third-party certifications (e.g., BRC, SQF, AIB), customer inspections, and internal GMP reviews, and all Chicago plants
Manage and continuously improve programs related to HACCP, HARPC, allergen control, sanitation, pest control, traceability, and product hold/release
Collaborate with Operations, R&D, Maintenance, and Sanitation to proactively resolve quality issues and drive root cause corrective actions
Lead or support investigations related to product complaints, deviations, and non-conformances
Ensure documentation and data integrity across all QA systems, including product testing, calibration records, and process control charts
Develop and monitor quality KPIs and present metrics to plant and corporate leadership
Partner with HR to ensure QA training programs are maintained and effectively implemented
Support implementation of corporate and customer-driven quality initiatives at the site level

Qualification

Food Science degreeQA/Food Safety experienceFSMAHACCPAnalytical skillsQA software proficiencyLeadership experienceMicrosoft Office SuiteERP platformsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsCross-functional leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field
Minimum 7-10 years of progressive QA/Food Safety experience in a food manufacturing environment, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
Strong knowledge of FSMA, HACCP, GMPs, and food safety regulatory compliance
Demonstrated success leading teams and managing third-party audits
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; data-driven decision-making required
Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership skills
Proficiency with QA software systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Plex, etc.)

Preferred

Experience with bakery or high-volume food manufacturing environments strongly preferred

Company

Alpha Baking Co., Inc.

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Alpha Baking Company, Inc. was established in 1979 with the acquisition of the Mary Ann Baking Company in Chicago.
dateFounded in 1979
location
Chicago, Illinois, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.alphabaking.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Lawrence Marcucci
CEO
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